THEY SAID COCONUT OIL WAS GREAT FOR YOU, BUT THIS IS WHAT THEY DIDN’T TELL YOU

Coconut belongs to the Arecaceae family and the Cocoideae subfamily. Its flesh is very high in healthy fatty acids and the composition of fat is different depending on the type and processing of the oil. 90% of the coconut oil is actually the medium-chain saturated fatty acids and there is also a slight contribution of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and poly-unsaturated fatty acids.

What is so good about medium chain fatty acids?

MCFAs are digested, utilized, and absorbed very easily by our bodies and they freely cross the blood-brain barrier in the unbound form, meaning that it can be used by the brain as an energy source and for neurological health. Virgin, unrefined coconut oil is easily available and offers the following properties:

Eye cream – to reduce puffiness, bags, and wrinkles under the eyes, apply coconut oil; use it on the lids overnight;

Diaper salve – it is very comforting in a rashy bum;

Deodorant – it is even more effective with arrowroot/cornstarch powder and baking soda;

Hair gel/defrizzer – for curly hair rub a little of coconut oil between your palms or scrunch into hair, for wavy and straight hair comb in through with your fingers from the scalp towards the ends;

Hair conditioner/deep treatment – apply 1 tsp of coconut oil to the ends and run your fingers through your hair to distribute the rest; for deeper treatment, rub in 1 tbsp on the dry scalp and go towards the ends, put a shower cap and let it stay overnight;

Healing – it forms a thin layer that protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria, and virus;

Lubricant – it is natural and perfectly safe, not compatible with latex;

Moisturizer – apply all over the body and the neck;

Massage oil;

Makeup remover – apply it with a cotton swab to remove any excess makeup;

Pre-shave – it will prepare the skin for the pending damage caused by shaving;

Digestion – the saturated fats aid in controlling parasites and fungi which cause indigestion and other issues related to digestion like irritable bowel syndrome; the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are aided by the coconut fat;

Nose bleeding – the oil is able to prevent nose bleeding which is caused by weather sensitivity; put the oil in your nostrils to strengthen and protect the capillaries;

Nausea – rub the oil inside the wrist and the forearm to calm the upset stomach;